8
hurtful(adjective, offensive, rude, awful, terrible)
6
cutting(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, cruel, hateful)
6
damaging(verb, adjective, awful, terrible, cruel)
6
injuring(verb, injuring)
5
offending(verb, adjective, injuring)
4
aching(verb, cruel, unkind, upsetting, injuring)
4
grievous(adjective, severe, painful)
4
harmful(adjective, awful, terrible, cruel, unkind)
4
harming(verb, injuring)
4
stabbing(verb, adjective)
4
wound
3
affronting
3
bruising
3
distressing(adjective, awful, terrible, cruel, unkind)
3
painful
3
scathing(adjective, unpleasant, short, critical, unkind)
2
afflicting
2
caustic(adjective, unpleasant, critical, unkind, cutting)
2
disturbing
2
harsh(adjective, unpleasant, short, critical, unkind)
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